Quick answers
- Does Michel Kahaleh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michel Kahaleh accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Michel Kahaleh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 396 services for Michel Kahaleh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michel Kahaleh's NPI number?
- 1134264740. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Michel Kahaleh, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 396 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)100 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)53 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)38 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)25 services
- Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope (43274)20 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes53%
- Arthritis51%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
Hospitals where Michel Kahaleh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michel Kahaleh at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310073
- JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108
- Ocean Medical CenterBrick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310052
- St Joseph's University Medical Center IncPaterson, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310019
Practice locations
Addresses where Michel Kahaleh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 186 Rochelle Ave, Fl 2Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 (551) 996‑9230
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michel Kahaleh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134264740 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians